Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 10(11): 25 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078659
Common Names
- Taraxacum vestrogothicum
- Vestrogothicum's Taraxacum
- Vestrogothicum Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum vestrogothicum (also called 'Gothic dandelion', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands, and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum vestrogothicum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum vestrogothicum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum vestrogothicum is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Taraxacum vestrogothicum
Taraxacum vestrogothicum is found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Taraxacum vestrogothicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum vestrogothicum?
Taraxacum vestrogothicum
What is the common name of Taraxacum vestrogothicum?
Gothic Taraxacum
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum vestrogothicum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Taraxacum genus
Taraxacum amborum,
Taraxacum cuspidifrons,
Taraxacum ochrospermum,
Taraxacum vestrobottnicum,
Taraxacum flugum,
Taraxacum ampliusculum,
Taraxacum dispar,
Taraxacum variegatum,
Taraxacum protractifolium,
Taraxacum annae,
Taraxacum peraccommodatum,
Taraxacum porphyranthum,
Taraxacum maeandriforme,
Taraxacum leucoglossum,
Taraxacum sigillatum,
Taraxacum subtenuiforme,
Taraxacum ischnolepis,
Taraxacum sacrificatum,
Taraxacum magnolevigatum,
Taraxacum aurorum,
Taraxacum euryphyllum,
Taraxacum carneocoloratum,
Taraxacum arquitenens,
Taraxacum bezidum,
Taraxacum promontoriorum,
Taraxacum schugnanicum,
Taraxacum kasachum,
Taraxacum uliginosum,
Taraxacum oxycentrum,
Taraxacum sagittifolium,
Taraxacum pictidum,
Taraxacum infestum,
Taraxacum pervalidum,
Taraxacum vanum,
Taraxacum enontekiense,
Taraxacum crassipes,
Taraxacum geirhildae,
Taraxacum balcanicum,
Taraxacum parvuliforme,
Taraxacum pieninicum,
Taraxacum pallidissimum,
Taraxacum pseudoroseum,
Taraxacum japonicum,
Taraxacum roseoflavescens,
Taraxacum thessalicum,
Taraxacum selenoides,
Taraxacum pastiniferum,
Taraxacum macilentum,
Taraxacum latisectum,
Taraxacum pseudosuecicum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,